VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - JUNE 21: (L-R) Don Sweeney and Cam Neely of the Boston Bruins attend the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft at Rogers Arena on June 21, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
This year’s NHL Entry Draft is vitally important for the Boston Bruins. Over the last few years, the B’s have missed more than hit with their draft selections. Now, with the current core of players on their way out, Boston needs to start replenishing their depleted farm system before it’s too late.
While the B’s AHL team, the Providence Bruins, have been successful the previous few years, the players that have moved on to the big club have struggled to adapt to the NHL.